Usha Kiran’s incredible statement at Vogue Women Of The Year 2018

In a sea of people dressed in cocktail attire, Kiran’s uniform left a unique mark on all who attended the event

At the Vogue Women Of The Year 2018, Usha Kiran was awarded with the ‘Young Achiever Of The Year’ award for her exemplary work—Kiran, at 28, is the youngest female CRPF officer to be a part of COBRA, and is currently serving the volatile region of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.

When Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar presented the award to Usha Kiran, it was met with thundering applause. “This award I would like to say this is not just to Usha Kiran, it’s for every soldier, every force personal who are literally putting in their blood and sweat to maintain peace and harmony in the country,” said the officer on receiving the award. “And thank you CRPF because this wouldn’t be a reality without you. Thank you, Vogue India, once again for recognising the efforts of the uniform.” Host Karan Johar promptly acknowledged Kiran’s attire and commented saying, “That’s probably the best red carpet look of all-time.”

Clothing can be seen as an extension of one’s personality, their aesthetic or as a means by which to convey a stronger message. However, when it comes to the armed forced, the uniform is not merely an equalising dress code, it is a sign of pride, of one’s achievements and significant of their duty for the country. In a sea of people dressed in cocktail attire, Kiran’s uniform left a unique mark.